Drummer Rens and guitarist Sharyne talk about the band, their songwriting, their experiences in the Dutch Metal scene, and even the live stream concert they did during these times of social-distancing.

Dutch band INDICOLITE on the Metal & High Heels Podcast:

Recorded on May 3rd, 2020.

M&H Podcast 69 – Show Notes:

INDICOLITE On Spotify:

What do you think about INDICOLITE? Did you know them already? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/indicolite-metal-high-heels-podcast-69/feed/0Coronavirus and the heavy music business | Metal & High Heels Podcast 68http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/coronavirus-and-the-heavy-music-business-metal-high-heels-podcast-68/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/coronavirus-and-the-heavy-music-business-metal-high-heels-podcast-68/#respondTue, 12 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10340We are late to the party, but here is our episode about coronavirus. We talked to several artists around the globe (for real! we have Austria, Israel, Japan, UK, USA, …) how the virus has affected their country, their everyday life and, of course, their band.

Enjoy listening to all the different stories, hear our opinion of the so-called normal, and learn how musicians around the globe are dealing with the current situation. They also told us how we, as fans, can support them and other bands.

Podcast Episode 68 – Metal & High Heels Playlist On Spotify:

How has the new coronavirus affected you? How are you coping and supporting others? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/coronavirus-and-the-heavy-music-business-metal-high-heels-podcast-68/feed/0DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS | Metal & High Heels Podcast 67http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/dreams-in-fragments-metal-high-heels-podcast-67/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/dreams-in-fragments-metal-high-heels-podcast-67/#respondTue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10321Steffi and Pia interviewed DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS, a melodic metal band from Switzerland, about their new album “Reflections Of A Nightmare”, live shows, band members, and lyrics.

The conversation took place in early March before Switzerland and Germany enforced measures due to the coronavirus crisis. So maybe this was our last relaxed conversation for months? Anyway, if you like NIGHTWISH in the Tarja era, check out this newcomer band! Seraina and Christian also told us a very interesting story about one of their gigs.

Did you know DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS already? Do you like their music? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/dreams-in-fragments-metal-high-heels-podcast-67/feed/0News & Releases #QuarantineEdition | Podcast Minisode 3http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/minisode3/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/minisode3/#commentsTue, 14 Apr 2020 08:56:49 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10291On the third minisode of the Metal & High Heels Podcast, Kiki brings you news and updates from the Heavy Metal world around the corona-virus pandemic. Steffi talks about MYRKUR’s new album “Folksage”, while Pia reviews THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE’s “Diamonds” and AUGUST BURNS RED’s “Guardians”.

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/minisode3/feed/2THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME | Metal & High Heels Podcast 66http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/the-tex-avery-syndrome-metal-high-heels-podcast-66/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/the-tex-avery-syndrome-metal-high-heels-podcast-66/#respondTue, 31 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10266THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME like Looney Tunes comics a lot – of course, you can read it in their band name -, but they don’t really like highly produced blockbusters like the recent Marvel and DC movies. They love the old Thrash Metal bands and don’t want to sound overly produced. Now you know where this leads to – they are not ashamed to leave a riff, a song or a vocal line imperfect. It’s part of their sound and that’s fine!
The band from Frankfurt looking good in their promo picture.

We had the pleasure to talk to vocalist Laura and guitar player Nico about how the band started, their debut album “Origin”, feminism and masculinity. Also a lot of personal stuff, including one impressive and true quote:

“It’s ok to feel sad and to feel stuck and it’s absolutely ok to reach out for help.“

Laura (THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME)

On this episode of the Metal & High Heels Podcast, you’ll learn how to impress Kiki with old-school marketing, why Pia stopped bouldering, and how we would rename the podcast.

THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME’s Laura and Nico on the Metal & High Heels Podcast:

Show Notes of our talk with THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME:

To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

Podcast Episode 66 – THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME On Spotify:

Did you know THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME already? Are you a fan of their music? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/the-tex-avery-syndrome-metal-high-heels-podcast-66/feed/0CRIMSON SUN’s “Fates” | Metal & High Heels Podcast 65http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/crimson-sun-fates-metal-high-heels-podcast-65/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/crimson-sun-fates-metal-high-heels-podcast-65/#respondTue, 17 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10246Keeping up our intention to interview more up and coming bands, Kiki and Steffi talked to Finnish Melodic Metal band CRIMSON SUN for a new episode of the Metal & High Heels Podcast.

Guitarist Joni and singer Sini told us about how the media has described their music, how they have evolved since their debut album and what they learned from touring with AMBERIAN DAWN and DIABULUS IN MUSICA.

M&H Podcast with Joni and Sini from CRIMSON SUN – Show Notes:

Podcast Episode 65 – CRIMSON SUN On Spotify:

Did you know CRIMSON SUN before? Are you a fan now? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

What do you think about the releases we talked about? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/minisode2/feed/0PREVIEW: CASTLE ROCK Festival 2020http://metal-and-highheels.com/music/preview-castle-rock-festival-2020/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/music/preview-castle-rock-festival-2020/#respondTue, 25 Feb 2020 14:26:00 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10210The CASTLE ROCK FESTIVAL has taken place annually since 2000 in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Mülheim is not necessarily a big city and when it comes to concerts, there are rather small venues with rather unknown bands. With castle Broich, however, this city attracts thousands of visitors every year. After a 1-year break because of construction works at Schloss Broich, the festival’s 20-year anniversary will take place this year!

Many festivals in Germany have unfortunately disappeared from the scene. But the CASTLE ROCK FESTIVAL still exists and every year it becomes a meeting of old acquaintances and an opportunity to meet new friends. A special feature of the festival is also the child-friendliness! It’s not everywhere that families with children are welcome or allowed. But the CASTLE ROCK FESTIVAL welcomes all families.

CASTLE ROCK – “small” festival, big line-up.

Over the years, the CASTLE ROCK FESTIVAL has built up to a line-up worthing showing off. Bands like DELAIN, AMORPHIS, LACUNA COIL, EPICA, SUBWAY TO SALLY, EISBRECHER, MONO INC. and UNHEILIG all have performed there in the past.

In 2020, the festival takes place on July 3rd and 4th at Schloss Broich with performances by LORD OF THE LOST, JOACHIM WITT, LORDI, VLAD IN TEARS and AEVERIUM among others.

Apart from the excellent line-up, the festival also impresses every year with good food on-site and “real” toilets, which are really clean even at the later hours!

Tickets are available now and the combined ticket for both days costs 56 Euros, the one-day-ticket for Friday is available for 34 Euros and the Saturday ticket for 45 Euros. So, the price is absolutely ok for the line-up and an absolute MUST for all those, who live nearby.

For all of you who don’t know the Schloss Broich and are surprised about the early end of the festival: the area is in the middle of the city center and because of the adjacent houses, the noise protection of the local residents must, of course, be taken into consideration. But the early end does not detract from the very good atmosphere!

Timetable (subject to changes):

CASTLE ROCK Festival – Friday 03.07.2020

20:45 – 22:00 Uhr LORD OF THE LOST

19:20 – 20:20 Uhr CREMATORY

18:10 – 19:00 Uhr BELOVED ENEMY

17:05 – 17:50 Uhr NOX INTERNA

16:00 – 16:45 Uhr THANATEROS

CASTLE ROCK Festival – Saturday 04.07.2020

20:30 – 22:00 Uhr LORDI

19:00 – 20:00 Uhr JOACHIM WITT

17:40 – 18:40 Uhr AEVERIUM

16:20 – 17:20 Uhr VLAD IN TEARS

15:10 – 16:20 Uhr SKY’S COUNTRY TRASH

14:00 – 14:50 Uhr HELL BOULEVARD

13:00 – 13:40 Uhr INGRIMM

12:00 – 12:40 Uhr THE CASCADES

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/music/preview-castle-rock-festival-2020/feed/0APOCALYPTICA and EPICA together on “Epic Apocalypse Tour”.http://metal-and-highheels.com/music/apocalyptica-and-epica-together-on-epic-apocalypse-tour/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/music/apocalyptica-and-epica-together-on-epic-apocalypse-tour/#respondMon, 24 Feb 2020 14:00:41 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10205The rumors started long after EPICA announced two dates together with APOCALYPTICA. Now it’s become official – they will co-headline a big European tour. The two bands couldn’t be a better match and a combination many fans have probably been wishing for a long time.

Not long ago, the Finns released their latest masterpiece “Cello-O” and toured European arenas together with SABATON. This next unique tour combination with EPICA will follow in the autumn. And anyone who has ever been to an EPICA-show knows that they make things hot and bombastic. At the end of the year, their long-awaited 8th studio album will be released and, on this tour, EPICA can celebrate it with their fans.

“To celebrate the upcoming release of our long-awaited eighth album, we are bringing the “Epic Apocalypse Tour” to the streets together with our friends from APOCALYPTICA. It’s a big step for us as we will be playing in bigger halls, which will allow us to expand and enlarge our show as well. We couldn’t be more excited to present you our new songs and finally go on tour with APOCALYPTICA. See you!”

– EPICA-frontwoman Simone Simons

“It’s all about adventure, exploration and bringing the dynamics of the excitement of symphonic metal to our fans old and new. For us, “Cell-O” is a return to our roots and at the same time a journey into new artistic worlds, and this tour will help us broaden our horizons even more. So come on, come on everybody, because we are going to give you a wonderful night of entertainment!”

– APOCALYPTICA’s Eicca Toppinen

Doesn’t that sound promising?

The British- Finnish band WHEEL has already been confirmed as the support act.

Tickets are available now and cost about 52 Euro. Please note: It’s a co-headliner tour! That means: Depending on the city/country the band that closes the concert changes.

Don’t miss this unique tour with 2 superlatives!

EPIC APOCALYPSE TOUR – German tour dates:

27.10.20
Munich – Tonhalle

02.11.20
Hannover – Capitol

03.11.20
Hamburg – Docks

04.11.20
Berlin – Columbiahalle

08.11.20
Leipzig – Auensee

15.12.20
Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria

16.12.20
Wiesbaden – Schlachthaus

17.12.20
Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena

EPIC APOCALYPSE TOUR – Europe:

21.10.20
Zurich – complex, CH

22.10.20
Lausanne – Metropolis, CH

23.10.20
Milan – Fabrique, IT

25.10.20
Budapest – Barba Negra, HU

26.10.20
Brno – Hala Vodova, CZ

29.10.20
Stockholm – Berns, SE

30.10.20
Oslo – Centre, NO

31.10.20
Copenhagen – Amager Bio, DK

06.11.20
Warsaw – Progresja, PL

09.11.20
Vienna – Gasometer, AT

26.11.20 Lisbon – Coliseum, PT

28.11.20 Murcias – Gamma, ES

29.11.20 Madrid – La Riviera, ES

30.11.20
Barcelona – Razzmatazz, ES

03.12.20
Paris – Zenith, FR

04.12.20
Brussels – Ancienne Belgique, BE

05.12.20
London – Roundhouse, UK

07.12.20
Bristol – 02 Academy, UK

08.12.20
Glasgow – 02 Academy, UK

09.12.20
Manchester – Academy, UK

11.12.20 Amsterdam – AFAS Live,NL

12.12.20 Luxembourg – Dan Atelier, LU

]]>http://metal-and-highheels.com/music/apocalyptica-and-epica-together-on-epic-apocalypse-tour/feed/0Kirsten Jørgensen talks REISM’s album “Dysthymia” | Metal & High Heels Podcast 64http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/kirsten-jorgensen-talks-reism-album-dysthymia-metal-high-heels-podcast-64/
http://metal-and-highheels.com/podcast/kirsten-jorgensen-talks-reism-album-dysthymia-metal-high-heels-podcast-64/#respondTue, 18 Feb 2020 09:02:00 +0000http://metal-and-highheels.com/?p=10188Four years after our first encounter, we got the chance to talk to Norwegian singer Kirsten Jørgensen once again. This time we got together virtually and didn’t talk about EVIG NATT – instead, Kirsten told us about her other band REISM and its latest release.

The record is named “Dysthymia” after the depressive disorder, so we took the opportunity to talk to Kirsten about mental health. We also discussed other topics like the climate crisis and sustainability in the music business. Listen in for the full conversation.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 64:

Recorded on February 2nd, 2020.

Podcast Episode with REISM’s Kirsten Jørgensen – Show Notes:

Podcast Episode 64 – REISM On Spotify:

Did you know Kirsten‘s band REISM? What do you think about the topics discussed? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!